Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4261 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 47 out of 4261
  3. Negative: 342 out of 4261
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  1. Lanadelbae
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    **** Iconic album. We love lana she’s such a lyricist her words are like books. Looking forward to the next album
  2. gabdiaz
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    A great mix of her older sound with the current maturity of her voice and poetry.
  3. themelancholy
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    um dos álbuns mais íntimos, pessoais e também com a grande essência del rey, uma obra prima, nível norman. ❤️
  4. damnyan
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    She did it again! In less than a year Lana Del Rey gives us another masterpiece, we don't need to compare hers albums because each of them have their own significance and Blue Banisters it's the more autobiographical and kind of them.
  5. Rupankar1999
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Been a fan of my mesmerizing goddess' witchcraft as long as her #Ultraviolence days.
    Her angelic voice and incredible writing skills takes me to a world directed & handcrafted by her.
    Her latest record, as usual crushed all my expectations bringing up an eargasming Lp. In the world of blue banisters, I instantly fell in love with the tracks; Arcadia, If you lie down with me, Violets for    Been a fan of my mesmerizing goddess' witchcraft as long as her #Ultraviolence days.
    Her angelic voice and incredible writing skills takes me to a world directed & handcrafted by her.
    Her latest record, as usual crushed all my expectations bringing up an eargasming Lp. In the world of blue banisters, I instantly fell in love with the tracks;
    Arcadia, If you lie down with me, Violets for roses, Thunder, Wildflower wildfire, Nectar of the gods, Living legend and Cherry blossom. Rest are still growing.
    The Lp is a closer media to the Norman **** Rockwell record and unfollows the Chemtrails Over the Country Club of a mess.    … Expand
  6. Matteoplacc
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album! Every song is such an experience! She confirms once again that she is the best singer songwriter of our time.… Expand
  7. Du1234567
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This album is just beautiful. Her voice, the lyrics, the instrumentals... Everything about Blue Banisters is fantastic. Lana never disappoints, she’s unique and so talented! ❤️
  8. Gothicxcx
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    this album is absolutely great its for intellectuals not people who assume a story from one song this album is so deep you wont get it the first time you need to digest it before rating it and i rate it 10!!! i love u miss lizzy!!
  9. eddie1197
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Really amazing album. The songs are cohesive despite coming from different points of her career. The vocals are beautiful, easily one of her best albums to date.
  10. Victorzz
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Lana back to her past eras with this album. She put the best of her old works and the result is amazing.
  11. brrunosouzza
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns da Lana. Mesmo sendo lançado bem próximo ao Chemtrwils Over the Country Club, Blue Banisters tem uma atmosfera única, intimista e pessoal.

    Difícil escolher uma música favorita ou destaque, mas sempre existem aquelas que estão no “repeat”, como “Beautiful, Dealer, Thunder, Living Legend e Sweet Carolina”, casa com uma seu ritmo, harmonia, instrumental e    Com certeza um dos melhores álbuns da Lana. Mesmo sendo lançado bem próximo ao Chemtrwils Over the Country Club, Blue Banisters tem uma atmosfera única, intimista e pessoal.

    Difícil escolher uma música favorita ou destaque, mas sempre existem aquelas que estão no “repeat”, como “Beautiful, Dealer, Thunder, Living Legend e Sweet Carolina”, casa com uma seu ritmo, harmonia, instrumental e letras túnicas que transforma esse álbum em um dos meus mais adorados de Lana Del Rey.    … Expand
  12. Eloskaa
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing collection of ballads. The production, the vocals… She leaves us speechless! It’s the best body of work released in 2021. Lana proves that she is cooler than ever!
  13. Rkn
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    I feel like this is the album (I have been waiting for) we should have received in 2017, had we been in another timeline and she had not chosen to go the route of Lust for Life, and then met Jack Antonoff (probably due to the inclusion of older songs). BB joins UV + HM in the trifecta of excellence.
  14. noname0
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Watch taylor swift copy aspects of this album on her next one.
    AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY AOTY
  15. Roxiecats
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    AMAZING! If you don’t like it, try listening again in a quiet, reflective space. This album really makes you think about Lana’s journey as an artist and altogether is more like spoken word poetry than pop, alt, or indie music. I’m so proud of her and can’t wait for her new poetry book and future albums!
  16. Salissure
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, always raising the bar for everyone else. What can I say she is the sensation even after 10 years and 8 albums. She always manage to make her words sounds true and real. Her vocals are amazing and she dare to experiment more and more with them. One of the most personal project to date that dive deep into her personal life without any pretention.
  17. Ibek18
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Sangat terbaik dari Lana Del Rey, albumnya Sangat terbaik. Top 3 bagi saya untuk Blue Banisters itu violets for roses, wildflower wildfire, sama blue banister
  18. Benthehatter
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Highly authentic, autobiographic Review of her career in the form of an artistic masterpiece
  19. gustavooluis10
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    incredible, how this is so good, Lana work very hard on her projects and it's obvious she always serve! I'm in love with this album, and very happy with this second album in a year!
  20. Hugoamaterasu
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    On Blue Banisters, Lana Del Rey dives into her past, brings it to the light of day and intertwines it with her recent breakup with Sean and the criticism she’s been receiving from the medial and the general public for how she looks and her honesty. Blue Banisters is the perfection successor to Norman **** Rockwell and Chemtrails Over The Country Club. Raw, unfiltered, brilliant.
  21. isabellassantan
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lana Del Rey proved in Blue Banisters that she was born to compose poetry. An album with a personal touch, but with the traditional dream pop aesthetic of its discography; an intimate and meaningful work of art.… Expand
  22. whobriel
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    she's got a point, she's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment!!!!!
  23. MusicGuyMack
    Nov 2, 2021
    7
    LDR fans will likely find lots to love on "Blue Banisters," as Lana's soaring vocals and melancholic lyrical musings remain as stellar as ever, but newcomers/general listeners may find their patience tested by instrumentals so stripped-back they're nearly non-existent as well as the nigh-comatose pacing of the album's first half before it truly springs to life in the second.
  24. Dcesar
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Es un muy buen álbum, de mis favoritos que existen, resaltando la belleza de Cherry Blossom
  25. ineedacarradio
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    MAIOR ÁLBUM DO MUNDO, CHOREM LOVATICS DESGR4ÇADOS!!! NÃO VÃO DERRUBAR A MAMÃE DO TOPO
  26. Nerpz123
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Haters will hate, but art is art. Lana gave away her soul and dark secrets, her point of view of heartbreak, happiness and life itself. From the beginning to the end you can channel her mood and fall into a new fantasy with a perfect poetic storytelling. In conclusion, Lana del Rey did it again.
  27. LeoGomezzz
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Infelizmente a Lana nunca mais fará algo tão pop e "digerível" como NFR, e muitos não terão interesse em mergulhar fundo nas temáticas do álbum. Até porque você precisa ter um certo interesse em entrar no mundo da Lana e junto com ela explorar os vários lugares e momentos por onde ela que nos levar através de sua mente. Mas nem todos estão dispostos a isso, logo nem todos saberãoInfelizmente a Lana nunca mais fará algo tão pop e "digerível" como NFR, e muitos não terão interesse em mergulhar fundo nas temáticas do álbum. Até porque você precisa ter um certo interesse em entrar no mundo da Lana e junto com ela explorar os vários lugares e momentos por onde ela que nos levar através de sua mente. Mas nem todos estão dispostos a isso, logo nem todos saberão reconhecer o verdadeiro valor desse e de projetos futuros dela. Porém Lana não parece estar disposta e chamar a atenção da mídia ou do grande público, ela já eu indícios disso em NFR, sua arte está aí pra quem se interesse e todos sabemos onde ela pode chegar. E quem quiser embarcar nessa viajem com ela é só subir no bonde (ou no trator)… Expand
  28. diegomoontoya
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    Blue Banisters, is an album with rich instrumentation, simpler than Lust for Life and NFR! but better than its predecessor.
    Lyrically it is strong, delving deeper into her personal life. Lana is very creative and despite releasing 3 albums in the last 2 years, each one turns out to be very different and details different facets of her life. Vocally it is less elaborate, but the    Blue Banisters, is an album with rich instrumentation, simpler than Lust for Life and NFR! but better than its predecessor.
    Lyrically it is strong, delving deeper into her personal life. Lana is very creative and despite releasing 3 albums in the last 2 years, each one turns out to be very different and details different facets of her life. Vocally it is less elaborate, but the playfulness of the instrumentation does it justice.
    Blue Banisters is a gem, simple and more natural, but can probably be positioned as one of her best albums.

    Rating: 87    … Expand
  29. bobbyblue
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Captivating as ever. Some song's don't reach as high (emotionally) as others, but the saving graces of the album are; thunder, dealer, cherry blossom and beautiful.
    Another complex and wonderful album from the most talented songwriter of the 21st century.
  30. Nealmoerman
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Lana Del Rey really outdid herself with this amazing album. A cherry on top of her beautiful discography
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A lyrically strong album. [Jan 2022, p.82]
  2. Uncut
    Nov 16, 2021
    80
    A set of drifting piano ballads that allow her rich and profane lyrics to hit home. [Jan 2022, p.22]
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 4, 2021
    75
    While the days of Born to Die have long since passed, Lana Del Rey is still seeking paradise, closer now than ever as she turns her search inward, seemingly recognizing that paradise is ultimately found within the best of oneself. Still, if there is indeed a physical Arcadia to be revealed, it has not emerged in its entirety on Blue Banisters. That said, its intoxicating hints are enough to keep seekers thirsty.
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